Assessing how Hepatitis B affects Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Official title: The Impact of Hepatitis B Virus Infection on the Clinical Course of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Egyptian Patients
Run by Tanta University · NCT06881238 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how having hepatitis B affects the symptoms and treatment outcomes for people with inflammatory bowel disease in Egypt.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 162 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tanta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tanta, Gharbyea) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 10, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06881238 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those unwilling to participate will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the influence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the clinical course and outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among Egyptian patients. Researchers will compare various aspects of IBD, including its extent, location, severity, and behavior, between patients with and without HBV infection. Data will be collected through patient history, clinical examinations, laboratory tests, abdominal ultrasounds, and endoscopic evaluations. The study focuses on understanding the relationship between these two conditions to improve patient management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of how HBV impacts IBD, leading to better treatment strategies for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific relationship between HBV and IBD is less explored, similar observational studies have provided insights into the interactions between viral infections and autoimmune diseases.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female patients older than 18 years. * Patients with IBD are diagnosed by clinical, radiological, endoscopic, and histological criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients aged \< 18 years * Unwilling to participate in our study
Where it's running
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Tanta University Hospitals
Tanta, Gharbyea, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rania M Elkafoury, MD
- Email: rania.elkafoury@med.tanta.edu.eg
- Phone: +201004672358
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.